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Your Coca-Cola Bottler presents Claudia, based on the famous play and novels by Rose Franken, brought to you transcribed Monday through Friday by your friendly neighbor who bottles Coca-Cola. Relax, and while you're listening, refresh yourself. Have a Coke. And now, Claudia. It'll be right in. What lovely having music with one's dinner, isn't it, Claudia? That's musical music, too, David. Are you complaining? Complaining, Mama? Why should I say not? A singing maid? Why not?…

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Synopsis

In this charming episode of Claudia, we find the couple, Claudia and David, enjoying dinner together while discussing their new maid, Gertrude. The conversation is light and humorous, with Claudia's mother joining in to reminisce about the past. The dinner table is filled with playful banter about food, revealing the couple's affection for each other and their shared experiences. However, beneath the surface of their joviality lies a growing concern about Gertrude's overwhelming presence in their home.

Host

J

Joe King

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K

Kathryn Bard

P

Paul Crabtree

R

Rose Franken

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Claudia, Episode 169

A Letter of Recommendation

Thursday, May 20, 1948 · 14:03

Claudia, Episode 169

A Letter of Recommendation

Thursday, May 20, 1948 · 14:03

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Claudia and David navigate the challenges of having a new maid, Gertrude, who is efficient but disrupts their household routine. As they discuss her merits, they consider how to let her go without hurting her feelings.

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